Deputy Head of Nursing and Quality
Closing date: 04 May 2026
To support the Head of Nursing and Quality in delivering consistently high‑quality care, ensuring compliance with CQC fundamental standards, safeguarding principles, the Trust values and the operational directorate’s strategic objectives. The Deputy Head will have delegated responsibility for the quality of nursing across the operational directorate and will work within agreed objectives, targets, quality standards, controls and resource constraints.
Main duties of the job
* Strategic professional leadership and practice standards
* Service transformation
* Quality assurance
* Professional advice and senior leadership responsibilities
* Nursing workforce development
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
* Evidence of recent continuing professional development
* Master’s degree or equivalent
Experience
* Demonstrable success in delivering change and performance with and through management and clinical teams
* Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical and workable solutions
* Proven ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
* Experience engaging team in strategic direction and delivery plans, delegating effectively, monitoring performance and giving feedback
Knowledge / Skills
* Anticipating patients’ needs and designing, promoting or supporting delivery of services that exceed patient, carer and representative expectations
* In‑depth problem solving – solving difficult problems through careful and systematic evaluation of information, alternatives and consequences
* Ability to collaborate constructively with internal partners to create conditions for successful partnership working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits
£75,328 to £86,114 a year, inclusive of HCAS.
About the Trust
The Trust is committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all segments of the community and all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and treat people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity. The Trust is a Stonewall Diversity Champion, supporting equality, ending discrimination and fostering good relations in everyday practice.
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